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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Harford, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Harford, PA, PA

Harford, PA

Kai

Trip Overview

This quick 31-mile drive from Scranton to Harford, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 40 minutes. It's a highway-focused journey, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like I-81 and the North Scranton Expressway. Given its brevity and modest fuel cost of around $5, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy commute. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward travel experience without significant regional changes. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 25.2 mi 29m
North Scranton Expressway 3.1 mi 4m
State Route 547 1.1 mi 1m
Mulberry Street 0.4 mi 1m
Adams Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
US 6 BUS 0.3 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Scranton Carbondale Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 25.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Harford, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 11; PA 307

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto US 6 BUS

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 6 BUS
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS

518 ft · 12 sec · US 6 BUS
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
7

Merge onto US 6 BUS

229 ft · 5 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 81; US 6

25 mi · 29 min · I 81; US 6
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Toward PA 547: Harford
11

Turn left onto PA 547

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 547
12

At end of road, turn left onto PA 547; PA 2063

290 ft · 5 sec · State Route 547
13

Turn slight right onto Market Street

173 ft · 9 sec · Market Street
14

Turn right onto Tingley Lake Road

76 ft · 2 sec · Tingley Lake Road
15

Arrive at destination

Tingley Lake Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 4.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 6 BUS

Take the exit onto US 6 BUS toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dic...
7
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 6 BUS

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 Wes...
8
4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
5
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 81; US 6

Merge onto I 81; US 6

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.14 one way

$10.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.63 $11.26
premium $4.93 $6.01 $12.02
diesel $5.61 $6.84 $13.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.71 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Harford, PA

Morning in Harford on Tuesday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

44 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-style drive for this 40-minute trip. With 95% of the route on major roads, including I-81 and State Route 547, you'll experience consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 25.2 miles on I-81, allowing for a smooth and continuous journey. This highway-focused profile means you'll be navigating well-maintained expressways for the majority of your travel time, making it a predictable and efficient drive.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Harford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.

Binghamton

4.1 mi in | ~7m | via US 6 BUS

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harford, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.1 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harford, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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